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Amirault Family History

Amirault Surname Meaning

French: from amiral ‘admiral’ (from Arabic amīr ‘commander’) applied as an (ironic) nickname.

Compare Amerault Amero Amiro Meraw Mero 4 Merrow 3 and Mireault.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Amirault family from?

You can see how Amirault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amirault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Amirault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 189 Amirault families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Amirault's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Amirault families in 1911.
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What did your Amirault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amirault. 44% of Amirault men worked as a Carpenter and 38% of Amirault women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amirault were Fisherman and Dressmaker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    44%
  • Fish Cutter
    18%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Fisherman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Dressmaker
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Amirault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amirault census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amirault. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 559 military records available for the last name Amirault. For the veterans among your Amirault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amirault lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Amirault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amirault in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

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